Dan Dorazio - Offensive Coordinator - O-Line Coach

Dorazio enters his 36th year of coaching and his eleventh CFL campaign - sixth with the Lions and second as offensive coordinator. In 2007, anchored by returning veterans Rob Murphy, Angus Reid, Kelly Bates, Jason Jimenez and Sherko Haji-Rasouli, Dorazio’s O-line surrendered the second-fewest sacks in the CFL while opening up rushing lanes for running back phenomenon Joe Smith – paving the way for a new Lions single season rushing record of 1510 yards. Dan also played an integral role in left tackle Rob Murphy’s recognition as the CFL’s Outstanding Lineman for the second consecutive season.

In 2007, the Lions offence ranked in the top three of 18 offensive categories, including most points scored (490 – 1st), average points scored per game (27.2 – 1st), and most first downs – rushing (139 – 1st).

Dan’s professional coaching career began in Calgary in 1998 as the club’s offensive line coach. He enjoyed five successful seasons in Calgary (1998-2002) and earned two Grey Cup championships (’98,’01)

Dan’s lengthy coaching career began in 1972 as a student assistant at Kent State. He would eventually earn the role of coaching the team’s tight ends in 1974. Dan moved to the University of Hawaii in 1975 where he remained until 1977. The following season he joined the staff at San Jose State for one year before continuing his coaching career at the University of Washington in 1979.

Dan would eventually make stops in Northern Iowa (1980-‘81), Georgia Tech (1982-83), Washington (1984-‘88), Holy Cross (1989-‘91) and the University of Maryland (1992-’96). Dan’s final season in the college ranks before moving to the CFL was at Boston University in 1997.

Dan hails from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Kent State in 1974 with a BS in Education. Dan and his wife Lisa live in the Lower Mainland. He has two grown children, Daniel and Marisa.